Big Stacks Collide as Schaefer Bluff-Catches
Level 26
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Start of day chip leader Asaf Adato opened to 80,000 from middle position, and Dennis Schaefer, second in the standings, defended the big blind.
On the K♣Q♥2♦ flop, Schaefer check-called a bet of 55,000 from Adato.
The 8♦ turn followed the same pattern, this time in respect of a bet of 105,000 from Adato.
The Q♦ river paired the board, and Schaefer checked once more. Adato slid out a bet of 300,000, and Schaefer burned through two time banks before calling.
He was pleased to see his K♥J♣ for two pair, kings and queens, was good versus Adato's A♦J♥.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,500,000
470,000
|
470,000 |
|
1,600,000
530,000
|
530,000 |